Alcatel Onyx User Guide

Alcatel ONYX
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone. Actual color may vary. Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, we want you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through Cricket, we offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account. However, the Cricket privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of Cricket. Please review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location information will be used and protected. In addition, your Cricket phone may be used to access the internet and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from Cricket or elsewhere from third parties. Cricket provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These controls may not be available for certain devices which bypass Cricket controls. © 2018 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are registered trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Alcatel is a trademark of Nokia used under license by TCL Communication LTD. VERSO is a trademark of TCL Communication LTD. © 2018 TCT Mobile Limited. All rights reserved. TCL Communication Ltd. reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice. All "Signature" ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed, arranged and mixed by NU TROPIC (Amar Kabouche).
This device meets applicable national SAR limits of
1.6 W/kg. SAR values can be found on page 82 of this user guide. When carrying the device or using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF
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exposure requirements. Note that the product may be transmitting even if you are not using it.
Table of contents
Getting started ..........................................................................................................5
Phone setup .................................................................................................................. 5
Extending the battery life ............................................................................................ 8
Powering your phone on/off ....................................................................................... 8
Getting around ........................................................................................................... 11
Getting to know your phone .................................................................................... 12
Key functions ............................................................................................................... 14
Phone calls ..............................................................................................................25
Making calls ................................................................................................................ 25
Receiving calls ............................................................................................................ 27
Adjusting your call settings ........................................................................................ 30
Contacts ..................................................................................................................33
Importing and exporting contacts ........................................................................... 33
Sharing contact information ..................................................................................... 33
Creating a contact .................................................................................................... 34
Adding a contact to Favorites ................................................................................. 34
Searching for a contact ............................................................................................ 34
Linking contacts .......................................................................................................... 35
Unlinking contacts ...................................................................................................... 35
Messaging ...............................................................................................................36
Opening the messaging screen ............................................................................... 36
Sending a message ................................................................................................... 36
Replying to a message .............................................................................................. 37
Forwarding a message .............................................................................................. 37
Copying a message ................................................................................................... 37
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Changing message settings ...................................................................................... 38
Email ........................................................................................................................39
Setting up the first email account ............................................................................ 39
Checking your emails ................................................................................................ 39
Responding to an email ............................................................................................ 40
Writing and sending an email ................................................................................... 41
Adding and editing email accounts ....................................................................... 41
Changing general email settings ............................................................................. 42
Connecting to the Internet ....................................................................................43
Adding a new mobile data connection ................................................................. 43
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ................................................................................. 44
Adding a Wi-Fi network ............................................................................................. 44
Checking the Wi-Fi network status ........................................................................... 45
Connecting to a WPS network ................................................................................. 45
Connecting to virtual private networks ................................................................... 46
Browsing the Internet .............................................................................................48
Opening a webpage or searching the web .......................................................... 48
Using multiple browser tabs ....................................................................................... 49
Switching between tabs ............................................................................................ 49
Setting the home page ............................................................................................. 49
Downloading files ....................................................................................................... 50
Changing browser settings ........................................................................................ 50
Mobile Hotspot & Tethering ...................................................................................51
To share your phone's data connection via USB ....................................................51
To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot ................. 51
To rename or secure your portable hotspot ........................................................... 52
Using Wi-Fi Direct ....................................................................................................53
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Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................... 53
Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct ................................................................................... 53
Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct ................................................................................ 54
Bluetooth .................................................................................................................55
Turning Bluetooth on/off ............................................................................................ 55
Changing the device name ..................................................................................... 55
Pairing with another Bluetooth device .................................................................... 56
Unpairing from a Bluetooth device .......................................................................... 56
Sending data via Bluetooth ...................................................................................... 57
Receiving data via Bluetooth ................................................................................... 57
Entertainment ..........................................................................................................58
Capturing a photo .................................................................................................... 58
Adjusting camera settings ......................................................................................... 60
Recording a video ..................................................................................................... 61
Using your gallery ....................................................................................................... 63
Applications ............................................................................................................65
Google Apps ............................................................................................................... 65
Calculator .................................................................................................................... 67
Clock ............................................................................................................................ 67
Downloads .................................................................................................................. 68
Phone settings .........................................................................................................69
Network & internet ..................................................................................................... 69
Connected devices ................................................................................................... 70
APPs & Notifications ................................................................................................... 70
Security & location ..................................................................................................... 73
System .......................................................................................................................... 76
Updating software ...................................................................................................... 79
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Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................80
For your safety ........................................................................................................83
General safety ............................................................................................................ 83
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) ......................................................................... 84
FCC compliance ........................................................................................................ 85
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for mobile phones ........................ 87
CTIA ............................................................................................................................. 89
Distraction .................................................................................................................... 90
Product handling ........................................................................................................ 90
Electrical safety ........................................................................................................... 93
Interference ................................................................................................................ 94
Explosive environments .............................................................................................. 96
Specifications .........................................................................................................97
12 month limited warranty.....................................................................................98
Electronic Recycling ............................................................................................101
Battery Recycling (USA & Canada) ....................................................................... 101
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Getting started

Phone setup

Installing the nano-SIM card
You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. You do not need to power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card since this phone supports hot swap.
1. Place the SIM tool in the hole next to the SIM/microSD tray and push until the SIM tray pops out.
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2. Hold the nano-SIM card with the cut corner to the bottom right and insert into tray. If applicable, hold microSD card (not included) with ridge to the left and insert it into the tray.
3. Carefully close the SIM tray.
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Note: MicroSD card sold separately.
WARNING: To avoid damage to the phone, only use a standard nano-SIM
card provided by your service provider.
Some applications may require a microSD card to work normally or to store data. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a microSD card installed.
Charging the battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to power on, acquire a signal, and place several calls. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
When the battery is low, a low-battery warning icon will appear on the screen.
If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging the phone for at least 10 minutes.
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1. Insert the charger’s connector into the charging port. Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation. Do not force the connector into the port.
2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it from the phone.
WARNING: Only use Alcatel-approved chargers and cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone.

Extending the battery life

Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage, and GPS functionality can drain your battery. Follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power:
• Reduce the time before the Sleep Mode function is activated.
• Lower the screen brightness.
• Turn auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth off when not in use.
• Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications using this
function will periodically locate the GPS satellites for your current location.

Powering your phone on/off

Ensure that the nano-SIM card is in your phone and the battery is charged.
• Press and hold the Power key to power on your phone.
• To power it off, press and hold the Power key to open the options menu.
Tap Power off.
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Setting up your phone for the first time
Follow the steps below to set up your phone for the first time or after a factory reset:
1. Tap the language field to select the language you want to use and then tap .
2. Insert a SIM card to connect to mobile network, or tap SKIP to set up later.
3. Select a Wi-Fi network, if the network is secured enter the password and tap CONNECT. To skip and set up Wi-Fi connections later tap SKIP and then CONTINUE.
4. Adjust Date & time if needed, then touch NEXT.
5. Enter your first and last name to allow your phone to personalize some
apps, then touch NEXT.
6. Tap Next to choose fingerprint as additional screen lock,
Fingerprint+Pattern, Fingerprint+PIN or Fingerprint+Password. Tap SKIP to set up later.
7. Tap Add face data to use face recognition to unlock your phone. Tap SKIP
to set up later.
8. Choose Protect your phone screen lock type Pattern, PIN or Password to
prevent others from using this phone. Tap Not now and then touch SKIP ANYWAY to continue.
9. You will be prompted to read Google's terms of service. Tap ACCEPT to continue.
10. You will be prompted to read Cricket's Terms and Conditions. Tap I AGREE
to continue.
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Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your phone in a low-power­consumption state while the display is off. Your phone also goes into Sleep Mode by itself when the display is automatically turned off after a certain period of time, which you can set by tapping Settings > Display > Sleep from the home screen.
Press the Power key to switch to Sleep Mode.
Waking up your phone
Press the Power key to activate your screen display.
Note: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN, or password for your phone (see
Settings > Security & location > Screen lock) you’ll need to draw the pattern, enter the PIN/password, or use fingerprint to unlock your screen.
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Getting around

Touch control
Your phone’s touch screen allows you to control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
• Tap: Tap the buttons, icons, or applications to select items or to open
applications.
• Press and hold: To open the available options for an item (such as a
message or link in a web page), press and hold the item.
• Swipe or slide: To scroll or toggle, quickly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
• Drag: To drag, press and hold before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
• Pinch: In some apps (such as Maps, Browser, and Gallery), you can zoom
in and out by placing two fingers on the screen and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
• Rotate the screen: In certain applications, you can automatically change
the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
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Getting to know your phone

Headset port
Speaker
LED Indicator
Sensor
Camera
Volume keys
Power key
Touch screen
Back key
Microphone Speaker
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Charging Port
Recent apps key
Home key
Camera flash/Flashlight
Camera
Fingerprint sensor
SIM tray
Volume keys
Power key
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Key functions

Key Function
Recent apps key
Home key From any application or screen, touch to return to the
Back key Touch to go back to the previous screen, close a
Power key Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen.
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Touch to switch between individual app activities and documents.
Home screen. Long press to activate Google Assistant. You can get help such as getting directions and restaurant information based on the content detected on the screen.
dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc.
Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Power off/Restart/Airplane mode. Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot. Press and hold the Power key for at least 10 seconds to force reboot.
Volume Keys
In call mode, these keys adjust the earpiece or headset volume. In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjusts the media volume. In general mode, these keys adjust the ringtone volume. Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call. In camera preview mode, press Volume up or down key to take a photo or press and hold to take burst shoot.
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Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.
Status and notifications bar
Voice search
Shortcuts
Favorite shortcuts
Extended home screen
In addition to the main home screen, your phone has extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to access the extended home screen panels.
Choosing your wallpaper
1. Press and hold an empty place on the home screen and tap WALLPAPERS.
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2. Tap a wallpaper and tap Set wallpaper. You can also tap My photos to use
photos as your wallpaper.
Adding items to your home screen
• To add an app to your home screen, press and hold the desired app, and
drag it to the home screen.
• To add a widget to your home screen, press and hold on a blank area of
the screen and tap WIDGETS. Press and hold the desired widget and drag it to the home screen.
Adjusting widget size
1. Press and hold a widget on the home screen and then release it.
2. An outline will appear around the widget. You can adjust its size.
Note: Not all widgets can be resized.
Organizing icons with a folder
1. Hold and drag an application over another to create folders.
2. To add more shortcuts into the folder, press and hold each shortcut and
drag them over the folder before releasing them.
Removing items from your home screen
1. Press and hold the item you want to delete until X Remove appears on the
screen.
2. Drag the item to X Remove and release your finger when the item turns
red.
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Viewing your apps
Swipe up on the home screen to access all the applications on the phone. You can add apps to your home screen and uninstall or disable them.
Uninstall or Disable an application
1. Swipe up on the home screen.
2. Press and hold an application.
3. To uninstall an app, drag it to and release it.
4. To enable the disabled applications, swipe up on the home screen > Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap the application and tap DISABLE to enable it.
Note: Not all applications can be uninstalled or disabled.
Status and notification icons
Your phone will tell you exactly what’s going on by showing you simple icons. Here’s what they mean.
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Status icons
G
G
E
E
4G
4G
GPRS connected Alarm is set
GPRS in use Bluetooth is on
EDGE connected
Connected to a Bluetooth device
EDGE in use Speakerphone is on
4G connected Phone microphone is mute
4G in use No SIM card installed
LTE connected Vibrate mode
LTE in use Battery is very low
Wi-Fi is on Battery is low
Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is partially decreased
Airplane mode Battery is full
Signal strength Battery is charging
No signal GPS is on
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Notification icons
New Gmail message Missed call
New Email message Call forwarding is on
New text or multimedia message
Problem with SMS or MMS delivery
Carrier data use threshold approaching or exceeded
New voicemail Select input method
Upcoming event
Screenshot captured
Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are on
USB tethering is on More notifications are hidden
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is on
Connected to VPN
Uploading data
Download finished
An open Wi-Fi network is available
Phone is connected via USB cable
System update available
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Using the Notifications panel
Touch and drag the Status bar down to open the Notifications panel. Drag down once again to enter the Quick settings panel. When there are notifications, you can touch them to access notifications directly.
Notifications panel
When there are notifications, touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notifications panel to read more detailed information.
Switch to the Quick settings panel.
Clear all events–based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain).
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Quick settings panel
Touch and drag the Notifications panel down or touch to open the Quick settings panel. This will allow you to access to frequently used settings like Wi-Fi, screen brightness, airplane mode, and others. You can open this panel from anywhere on your device, including your lock screen.
Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items.
Touch EDIT to customize your Quick settings panel.
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Protecting your phone with a screen lock, pin, pattern, or Fingerprint
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you can swipe the screen, draw a pattern, enter a numeric PIN or password, or use fingerprint to unlock the phone.
1. From the home screen, swipe up on the home screen > Settings > Security
& location > Screen lock.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Tap Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint.
• Tap None to disable screen lock.
• Tap Swipe to enable screen lock.
• Tap Pattern to create a pattern you must draw to unlock the screen.
• Tap PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must
enter to unlock your screen.
• Tap Fingerprint to add the fingerprint as additional screen lock.
Protecting your phone with encryption
You can encrypt all of the data on your phone: Google Accounts, application data, music and other media, downloaded information, and for example. If you do, you must enter a numeric PIN or password each time you power on your phone.
Warning: Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted phone is to perform a factory data reset, which erases all of your data.
Encryption provides additional protection in case your phone is stolen and may be required or recommended by your organization.
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Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:
• Set a lock screen PIN or password.
• Charge the battery.
• Keep the phone connected to the charger.
• Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process: you must not
interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your data.
When you’re ready to turn on encryption:
1. From the home screen, swipe up on the home screen > Settings > Security & location > Encryption & credentials > Encrypt phone.
2. Read the information about encryption carefully.
The ENCRYPT PHONE button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or your phone is not plugged in. If you change your mind about encrypting your phone, tap .
3. Tap ENCRYPT PHONE.
The encryption process starts and displays its progress. Encryption can take an hour or more, during which time your phone may restart several times.
When encryption is completed, you’re prompted to enter your PIN or password.
Subsequently, you must enter your PIN or password each time you power on your phone.
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Phone calls

Making calls

Calling from the dialer
1. From the home screen, tap .
2. Tap to open the dialer.
3. Enter the phone number with the on-screen keypad. Tap to delete
incorrect digits.
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Note: As you enter digits, your phone searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you want to dial, touch it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number.
4. Tap to place the call.
Tip: To make an international call, press and hold the 0 key to enter the plus (+) symbol. Next, enter the country code, followed by the city/area code, and then the phone number.
Dial a Recent Number
1. From the home screen, tap > .
2. Swipe the screen up or down and tap the contact or number to call.
Tip: You can search for a contact by tapping the search field above the contacts list.
3. Touch to view information or further operations, you can launch a new
call, send a message to the contact or number, view detailed information of the call, or clear the call.
Calling from your contacts
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap .
2. Swipe your finger up or down to scroll through the contacts list, tap the
contact you want to call, then tap the contact number to call.
Tip: You can search for a contact by tapping the search field above the Contact lists.
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Dial from text message
If a text message contains a phone number that you want to call, you can make the call while viewing the text message.
1. From the home screen, tap .
2. Tap the conversation, and then tap .

Receiving calls

Answering a call
When you receive a phone call, tap to answer the call.
Note: To silence the ringer before answering the call, press the Volume down key.
Rejecting a call
When you receive a phone call, tap to reject the call.
You can also tap to reject the call and select a preset text message or write your own to send to the caller.
Tip: To edit a preset text response, tap > > Settings > Quick responses.
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Using options during a call
During a call, you will see a number of on-screen options. Tap an option to select it.
• Tap to turn the speaker on or off.
• Tap to mute or unmute your microphone.
• Tap to switch to the dialer.
• Tap to put the call on hold.
• Tap to make another call separately from the first call, which is put on
hold.
• Tap to end the current call.
• Touch to open Contacts options.
WARNING: Do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
Managing multi-party calls
When call waiting and three-way calling features are available, you can switch between two calls or set up a conference call.
Note: Call waiting and three-way call features require network support and may result in additional charges. Please contact your service provider for more information.
Switching between current calls
When you’re on a call, your phone screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller ID.
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To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:
Tap to answer the call. This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call. Tap to reject the second call.
Note: Tap to reject the second call and select a preset text message to the caller.
To switch between two calls:
Tap or On hold on the screen.
Setting up a conference call
You can make another call while a call is in progress.
1. In the dialer, enter a number and tap .
2. Once you have established the connection, tap > and dial the
second number. This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.
3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap .
If one of the individuals on the line hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected.
To end the conference call, tap .
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Adjusting your call settings

From the home screen, tap > > Settings to configure the call options.
PHONE SETTINGS
Quick responses: Touch to edit quick responses which will be used when you
reject a call with messages.
Dial pad tones: Turn on the switch to enable playing tones when using the dial pad.
Call settings
- Fixed Dialing Numbers
Fixed dialing number (FDN) is a SIM service mode, where outgoing calls are restricted to a set of phone numbers. These numbers are added to the FDN list. The most common practical application of FDN is for parents to restrict the phone numbers to which their children can dial. For security reasons, you’ll be prompted to enable FDN by entering SIM PIN2 which is usually acquired from your service provider or SIM maker.
- Call duration
Touch to check the duration for your latest, incoming, outgoing, and total calls.
- Call forwarding
Touch to configure how your calls are forwarded when you are busy or unanswered.
- Additional settings
Touch to use default carrier settings to display your number in outgoing calls.
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Voicemail
- Notifications
Touch to select notification sound and so on.
Advanced Settings
- Service
Touch to select the carrier.
- Setup
Touch to set voicemail number for listening to and managing your voicemail.
Accessibility
- Real Time Text
Real Time Text (RTT) assists callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, have
a speech disability, or need more than voice alone. Incoming/outgoing speech can be converted to a real-time text messaging when RTT call has been established.
- Hearing aids
Touch the switch to enable hearing aid compatibility.
- Noise reduction
Touch the switch to enable your background noise during calls.
Quick dial: Touch to add quick dial numbers.
Incoming call Full-screen: Touch the switch enable incoming call full-
screen.
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CONTACTS SETTINGS
Import/Export: Import or export contacts between phone, SIM card, microSD
card and phone storage.
Merge contacts: Select duplicate contacts to merge.
Manage account: Manage the synchronization settings for different
accounts.
Display options
- Sort by
Set the contacts display by First name or Last name.
- Name format
Set the name format by First name first or Last name first.
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Contacts

Add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing.
To see your contacts, swipe up on the home screen, tap .

Importing and exporting contacts

Import/export contacts from/to your nano-SIM card, phone storage, Gmail account, or microSD card. This is especially useful when you need to transfer contacts between different devices. You can also quickly share your contacts using Bluetooth, Email, Messaging, etc.
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap .
2. Tap Settings > Import/Export, then tap to choose copying contacts from
Phone, SIM card, Internal shared storage, Gmail account or SD card and tap NEXT to choose where the contacts are copied to.
To import/export a single contact from/to your SIM card, select the contact you want to import/export and touch the icon to confirm.
To import/export all contacts from/to your SIM card, touch the icon and then the icon to confirm.

Sharing contact information

Share a single contact or contacts with others by sending the contact's vCard to them via Bluetooth, Gmail, etc.
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1. From the Contacts screen, tap the contact you want to share, tap >
Share.
2. This menu allows you to choose how you would like to share the contacts.
Available options will depend on the applications and services installed.

Creating a contact

1. From the Contacts screen, tap to add a new contact.
2. Tap the account field near the top of the screen to choose where to save
the contact. If a sync account is selected, the contacts will be synced automatically with your account online.
3. Enter the contact name, phone numbers, email addresses, and other
information.
4. Tap to save the contact.

Adding a contact to Favorites

Add the contacts you use frequently to Favorites so that you can find them quickly.
1. From the Contacts screen, tap the contact you want to add to Favorites.
2. Tap .

Searching for a contact

1. Tap above the contacts list.
2. Enter the contact name you want to search for. Matching contacts will be listed.
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Linking contacts

As your phone synchronizes with multiple online accounts, you may see duplicate entries for the same contact. You can merge all the separate information of a contact into one entry in the Contacts list.
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap .
2. Tap a contact to display the contact’s details.
3. Tap > Link.
4. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first entry.
The information from the second contact is added to the first, and the second contact is no longer displayed in the contacts list.
Repeat these steps to join another contact to the main contact.

Unlinking contacts

If contact information from different sources was joined in error, separate the information back into individual contacts on your phone.
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap .
2. Tap a contact you have merged and want to separate.
3. Tap > View linked contacts, tap SEPARATE from Linked contacts..
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Messaging

Use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS).

Opening the messaging screen

From the home screen, tap .
The Messaging screen opens, where you can create a new message, search for messages, or open an ongoing message thread.
• Tap to write a new text or multimedia message.
• Tap to search for a message with keywords.
• Tap an existing message thread to open the conversation you’ve had with
a certain number.

Sending a message

1. From the Messaging screen, tap at the bottom.
2. Add recipients by one of the following ways:
• Tap the To field and manually enter the recipient’s number or the contact
name. If the phone presents a few suggestions, tap the one you want to add.
• Select recipients from your contacts by tapping .
3. Tap the Type message field and enter the content of your text message.
4. If you want to send a multimedia message, tap the paper clip icon to
attach a picture or a contact to the message.
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5. Tap to send your message.
Note: You can also include email addresses as recipients for multimedia messages.

Replying to a message

Messages you receive are added to existing threads of the same number. If the new message comes from a new number, a new thread is created.
1. From the Messaging screen, tap the thread that has the message you
want to reply to.
2. Type your reply in the text box at the bottom. You can tap if you want
to reply with an MMS.
3. Tap to send your message.

Forwarding a message

1. From the thread screen, press and hold a message you want to forward.
2. Tap .
3. Enter a recipient for the message and edit the content if you want.
4. Tap to send your message.

Copying a message

To copy a text message from the phone to the SIM card, from the thread screen, touch and hold a message you want to save, then tap > Save message to SIM card.
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Changing message settings

The phone’s message settings are pre-configured for you to use immediately. To change them, tap > Settings from the Messaging screen.
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Email

Swipe up on the home screen, tap Email. Receive and send emails from your webmail or other accounts using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs.

Setting up the first email account

1. When you open Email for the first time, enter your email address and
select an account type, then enter the password.
2. Tap NEXT to let the phone retrieve the network parameters automatically.
Note: You can also enter these details manually by tapping MANUAL SETUP or when automatic setup fails.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.
Your phone will show the inbox of the email account and start to download email messages.

Checking your emails

Your phone can automatically check for new emails at the interval you set when setting up the account.
When you are in an email account, swipe down on the screen to download new emails. Tap Load more at the bottom of the email list to download earlier messages.
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Responding to an email

Reply to or forward a message that you recieve. You can also delete messages and manage them in other ways.
Replying to or forwarding an email
1. Open the email you want to reply to or forward.
2. Choose from the following:
• To reply to the sender, tap .
• To reply to the sender and all recipients of the original email, tap >
Reply all.
• To forward the email to someone else, tap .
3. Edit your message and tap .
Marking an email as unread
Return a read email to the unread state—for example, to remind yourself to read it again later. You can also mark a batch of emails as unread.
• While in an email list (for instance, the Inbox), tap the checkboxes before
the messages and then tap > Mark unread.
Deleting an email
You can delete an email from its folder. You can also delete a batch of emails.
• While reading a message, tap .
• While in an email list (for instance, the Inbox), tap the checkboxes before
the messages and then tap .
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Writing and sending an email

1. Open your email Inbox and tap .
Note: If you have more than one email account added on the phone, tap the sender line to select the account you want to use for sending the message.
2. Enter a contact name or email address in the To field. Separate each
recipient with a comma. You can also tap to select recipients from your contacts, contact groups, or history.
Note: Tap > Cc/Bcc to send a cc or bcc to other recipients.
3. Enter the email subject and compose the email text.
4. Tap to add audio files, images, videos, and other types of files as an
attachment.
5. Tap to send the message.

Adding and editing email accounts

Adding an email account
After setting up your first email account (see Email – Setting up the first email account), you can add more email accounts and manage them separately.
1. Open Email to get to the Inbox screen.
2. Tap > Settings and tap Add account.
3. Follow the prompts to set up your second account.
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Editing an email account
Change a number of settings for an account, including how often you check for email, how you’re notified of new emails, your email signature, and details about the servers the account uses to send and receive email.
1. Open Email to access your inbox.
2. Tap > Settings and tap the account you want to change.
3. Make the changes and tap when you’re finished.

Changing general email settings

1. General settings apply to all email accounts you add.
2. Open Email to get the Inbox screen.
3. Tap > Settings > General settings.
4. Make the changes and tap when you’re finished.
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Connecting to the Internet

Your phone’s impressive networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network with ease. You can use default connection settings to connect to the Web via your mobile network or Wi-Fi. The mobile data connection can be enabled/disabled manually. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network and enable/disable Domestic data.

Adding a new mobile data connection

To connect to the Internet you can use the default Access Point Names (APN). If you want to add a new APN, please contact your service provider to get the necessary information.
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > Mobile
network > Access Point Names.
2. Tap .
3. Tap each item to enter the information you received from your service
provider.
4. Tap > Save.
Tip: To set the APN to default settings, tap > Reset to default.
Turning on Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.
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1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the position to turn on Wi-Fi.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi access points, or “hotspots,” that your phone has detected are displayed with their names and security settings.
2. Tap an access point to connect to it. If security features are implemented,
you’ll need to enter a password.
Note: Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks
when they are in range.

Adding a Wi-Fi network

Add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID), or to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of range.
To connect to a secured network, you first need to get the security details from the network’s administrator.
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the position.
3. Tap Add network.
4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other network
configuration details.
5. Tap SAVE.
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Checking the Wi-Fi network status

Check the Wi-Fi network by looking at the icon in the status bar. Or tap the access point that the phone is currently connected to in the Wi-Fi screen. You can then check the network status from the pop-up window.

Connecting to a WPS network

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to add your phone to the access points which supply WPS.
Use one of the following methods to connect your phone to a wireless network using WPS.
Method one: WPS button (Recommended)
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the position.
3. Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS push button.
4. Press the WPS push button on the phone, and then press the WPS button
on the wireless router and the access point will recognize your phone and add it to the network.
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Method two: PIN
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the position.
3. Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS Pin entry.
4. The WPS PIN displays on the screen. Enter the PIN into the access point’s
setup page.
After entering the PIN, your phone automatically finds the access point and configures the connection.
Note: For detailed information about the WPS feature of the access point,
please refer to its documentation.

Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions to let people access local network resources when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network.
Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your VPN. You can get this information from your network administrator.
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Adding a VPN
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > VPN.
2. Tap and fill in the information provided by your network administrator.
Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password before you can use credential storage.
3. Tap SAVE.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.
Connecting to a VPN
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > VPN.
2. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
3. When prompted, enter any requested credentials, and then tap CONNECT.
When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the Status bar.
Modifying a VPN
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > VPN.
2. Long press the VPN that you want to modify.
3. Tap Edit profile and edit the VPN settings you want.
4. Tap SAVE.
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Browsing the Internet

Use Chrome to view web pages and search for information.

Opening a webpage or searching the web

1. Open the Chrome app.
2. Tap the address box at the top of the web page. If the address box isn’t
visible, scroll to the top of the webpage.
3. Enter the address (URL) of a webpage, or enter terms you want to search for.
4. Tap a URL or search suggestion, or tap to open the web page or search results.
5. To go back a page, tap Back key. To go forward, tap > .
Tips:
• Tap > if you want to stop opening the page.
• Tap > if you want to refresh the page.
• To bookmark a web page, open it and tap to add a bookmark.
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Using multiple browser tabs

Open several web pages at the same time (one page in each tab) and switch between them freely.
Opening a new browser tab
Tap > . A new browser window opens and the homepage is loaded.

Switching between tabs

Tap > tap the tabs to switch between tabs.
Tip: Tap on a tab to close it.

Setting the home page

Your home page opens whenever you launch your browser or open a new browser tab.
1. Open the page you want to set as your home page.
2. Tap > Settings > Home page.
3. Tap Open this page, enter the address (URL) and tap Save.
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Downloading files

1. Long press an image or a link to a file or to another web page.
2. In the menu that opens, tap Download image or Download link.
The downloaded files are saved to your phone or the microSD card. You can view or open the downloaded files by swiping up on the home screen >
Downloads.

Changing browser settings

Configure a number of browser settings to customize the way you browse the web, including several you can use to control your privacy.
To open the browser settings screen, tap > Settings in the web page screen.
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Mobile Hotspot & Tethering

Share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering) or with up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Warning: The functions below may incur additional network charges from your network operator. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas.

To share your phone's data connection via USB

Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.
1. Tap Settings > Network & internet > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
2. Toggle the USB tethering switch to activate/deactivate this function.

To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

1. Tap Settings > Network & internet > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot, then toggle the Mobile hotspot tethering switch to
enable/disable this function.
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To rename or secure your portable hotspot

When Mobile Hotspot is activated, you can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
• Tap Settings > Network & internet > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile
hotspot > Set up mobile hotspot to change the network SSID or set your
network security.
• Tap SAVE.
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Using Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows two devices to establish a direct, peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.

Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct

1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the position.
3. Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone will search for
other devices enabled with Wi-Fi Direct connections.
4. Tap a device name under Peer Devices to connect with it. The other
device will receive a Wi-Fi Direct connection prompt and need to accept the request for connection. If prompted, tap ACCEPT.
5. Once connected, the device is displayed as “Connected”.

Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct

1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to
share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Wi-Fi Direct. The method may vary by
application and data type.
3. Tap a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for
new devices and tap one of them.
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Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct

When an attempt to transfer data via Wi-Fi Direct is received, you can see a notification in the status bar. Tap Accept to start receiving the data.
Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (WiFiShare, for instance) in the phone storage or microSD directory. You can access them with the Files app.
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Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed.

Turning Bluetooth on/off

1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Connected devices >
Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the or position.
When Bluetooth is on, the icon will appear in the status bar. Your phone will be visible to nearby devices.

Changing the device name

1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Connected devices >
Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the position if Bluetooth is off.
3. Tap Device name > Rename this device.
4. Edit the name and tap RENAME.
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Pairing with another Bluetooth device

1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Connected devices >
Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the position if Bluetooth is off.
3. Tap + Pair new device.
4. Tap a Bluetooth device you want to pair your phone with in the list, then
tap PAIR to confirm in the dialog that pops up. If the pairing is successful, your phone will be connected to the device.

Unpairing from a Bluetooth device

You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passkey again.
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Connected devices >
Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
2. In the list of paired devices, tap beside the Bluetooth device you want
to unpair.
3. Tap FORGET.
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Sending data via Bluetooth

1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to
share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Bluetooth. The method may vary by
application and data type.
3. Tap a Bluetooth device the phone has paired with or wait for it to search
for new devices and tap one of them.

Receiving data via Bluetooth

1. Turn Bluetooth on before trying to receive data via Bluetooth.
Note: If the phone has not been paired with the sending device, you may need to tap your phone’s device name in the Bluetooth menu in Settings to keep the phone detectable through Bluetooth.
2. Swipe down on the status bar and tap .
3. Tap ACCEPT to start receiving the data.
Depending on whether a microSD card is installed, received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (Bluetooth, for instance) in the phone storage or microSD directory. You can access them in the Downloads. Touch the received Vcard files, the received contacts (vCard files) will be imported to your contact list.
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Entertainment

You can use your phone to take photos and record videos. Photos and videos are stored to the phone’s microSD card or the phone’s internal storage. You can copy them to your computer or access them in the Gallery.

Capturing a photo

1. From the home screen, tap Camera.
2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
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Number Function
1 Tap to select a picture size. 2 Tap to enable/disable HDR mode. 3 Tap to select time lapse capture. 4 Tap to turn camera flash on/off. 5 Tap to open Gallery. 6 Tap to take a photo. 7 Tap to switch between front/back camera.
Tip: You can pinch or spread on the screen to zoom in or zoom out.
3. Tap to take the photo.
WARNING: Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash toward people’s or animals’ eyes.
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Adjusting camera settings

• VIDEO: Tap to start recording a video.
• PHOTO: Enable Auto mode.
Tap the MORE > icon to access Camera settings:
Photo
• Picture size: Set the phone size.
Video
• Video quality: Tap to choose video quality.
• Video stabilization (EIS): Switch the toggle to enable the Electronic Image
Stabilization (EIS) feature. It helps reduce blurring associated with the motion of a camera during exposure.
General
• Grid: Switch the toggle to enable/disable grid view. It divides the screen
into equal parts and helps you take better photos by making it simple to align compositional elements to the grid, such as the horizon or buildings to the lines in the grid.
• Volume button function: Tap to choose Capture,Zoom or Change volume.
• Media storage: Tap to choose the phone or SD card to save photos.
• Save location information: Switch the toggle to activate/deactivate the
function of tagging photos and videos with your location. This option is available when GPS location services and wireless network are switched on.
• Shutter sound: Switch the toggle to enable/disable shutter sound when
taking a photo.
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• One hand mode: Switch the toggle to activate/deactivate the function of
swiping from either left or right screen edge to awake one hand mode.
• Reset settings: Tap and confirm to reset the camera settings.
Tap to switch to the front camera.
1. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
2. You can either let the camera autofocus on the center of the screen or touch another area on the screen that you want to focus on.
3. Tap to take the photo.

Recording a video

1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Camera.
2. Tap to the left to access VIDEO.
3. Aim the camera at the subject. Tap any area on the screen that you want
the camcorder to focus on before and during recording. Tip: Pinch or spread on the screen to zoom in or zoom out.
4. Tap to start recording.
5. Tap to stop recording.
Tip: While the recording is in progress, you can tap to save the frame as a separate photo.
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Google Play Music
Tap a song in the music library to listen to it. The following playback screen appears.
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Number Function
1 Tap to enter Search Google Play Music. 2 Tap to access the song list where you can change the play
sequence.
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Tap to access more options. 4 Tap the thumbs up key to like a song. 5 Tap to play the previous song. 6 Tap to play or pause. 7 Tap to play the next song. 8 Tap the thumbs down key to unlike a song.

Using your gallery

Opening your gallery
From the home screen, tap Gallery to view your pictures and videos.
Sharing pictures, or videos
1. Tap a picture or a video in the full-screen picture view.
2. Tap and select how you want to share the items.
Working with pictures
Tap a picture in an album to view the picture in full screen. Tap the screen to view the following features.
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Number Function
1 Return to the album. 2 Tap to delete. 3 Add the photo to favorite. 4 Edit the photo. 5 Share the photo. 6 Tap to access more options.
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Applications

Google Apps

Enjoy these apps from Google.
Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your tablet. Visit google.com/chrome/browser/mobile to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files. Visit drive.google.com to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive an email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device.
Duo
Duo is a simple and reliable one-to-one video calling app.
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Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. For more information,
see Location Services. Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Photos
This application automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google+ account. Visit google.com/+/learn more/photos to learn more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more.
Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web with Google.
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YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more.

Calculator

Swipe up on the home screen, tap Calculator to use the phone’s convenient built-in calculator for some basic as well as advanced mathematical equations.

Clock

Swipe up on the home screen, tap Clock to use a series of timing tools.
Setting a new alarm
1. Tap in the Clock app.
2. Tap an existing alarm to configure it, or tap at the bottom of the screen to create a new alarm.
3. Set up the alarm options, such as time, repeat, and alarm sound.
Note: To enable or disable existing alarms directly, just slide the switch.
Checking World time
Tap in the Clock app to check local time for cities around the world.
Tap at the bottom to add a new city or country.
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Using the Stopwatch and Timer
Tap or in the Clock app to use the stopwatch or the timer.
Stopwatch allows you to record lap times, while Timer allows you to set a time and count down to zero.

Downloads

The Downloads app keeps a record of the files you have downloaded using the apps such as Browser or Gmail.
Swipe up on the home screen, tap Downloads.
• Tap a file to open it with the appropriate application.
• Long press a file or check the box in front of it to delete or share it.
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Phone settings

Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings. The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone.

Network & internet

Wi-Fi
Turn Wi-Fi on or off and configure your Wi-Fi connections.
When Wi-Fi is on, tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct in the Wi-Fi menu to share data between two devices via Wi-Fi Direct.
Mobile network
Enable or disable data service, allow data services when roaming, or set access point names for data access.
Important: Data roaming and always-on data may incur significant roaming charges.
Data usage
You can check how much data has been used during the time cycle you set, set a cellular data limit, see which apps have been using data, or restrict background data for individual apps.
Note: The data usage is measured by your phone, and your carrier’s data
usage accounting may differ.
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Mobile Hotspot& Tethering: Enable to share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering) or with up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
VPN: Set up and connect to virtual private networks.
Airplane mode: Swipe the On/Off switch to turn airplane mode on or off.

Connected devices

Bluetooth
Turn Bluetooth on or off and configure your Bluetooth connections.
Printing
Your phone supports wireless printing to enabled printers and online services.
USB
Touch to view the default apps installed on your phone. With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your phone and computer.

APPs & Notifications

Tap to view details about the applications installed on your phone, to manage their data usage and force them to stop.
In the Notifications menu, you can configure whether to allow notifications from this app even when Do not disturb mode is on, hide sensitive content, etc.
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In the App permissions menu of an application, you can grant permissions for the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location, etc.
Battery
Check how much power remains for the battery and what has been using the battery.
You can set the mode in order to save battery life.
Smart Manager
Tap to view details about storage used by apps, images, etc. and manage space on your phone.
Tap to view the total memory and the memory used by applications.
Display
• Brightness level: Set the brightness of the display.
• Adaptive brightness: Optimize brightness level for available light.
• Wallpaper: Select a background image for the home screen.
• Sleep: Set the inactivity duration before the screen turns off automatically.
• Auto-rotate screen: Touch to select whether the screen rotates
automatically or not.
• Font size: Set the font size of the text on the screen.
• Display size: Set the display size of the items on the screen.
• Screen saver: Select from Clock, Colors, Photos to set your screen saver.
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Sound
Use the Sound settings to configure many aspects of call and notification ringtones, music, and other audio settings.
• Media volume: Slide to adjust the volume of music, video, games, etc.
• Alarm volume: Slide to adjust the volume of your alarms.
• Ring volume: Slide to adjust the volume of your ringtones.
• Also vibrate for calls: Switch the toggle to enable vibration for incoming
calls.
• Do Not Disturb preferences: Touch to set how calls and notifications interrupt
whatever you are doing on your phone.
• Phone ringtone: Touch to set your incoming call ringtone.
• Default notification sound: Touch to set the default sound for notifications.
• Default alarm sound: Touch to set your alarm ringtone.
• Other sounds and vibrates: Touch to set dial pad tones, screen locking
sounds, charging sounds, touch sounds and vibrate on touch.
• Wireless emergency alerts: Touch to set emergency alerts.
• Sound enhancement: Touch to set sound enhancement.
Storage
Tap to view details about storage used by apps, images, etc. and manage space on your phone.
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Security & location

Security status
• Google Play Project: Check apps and your phone for harmful behaviour.
• Find My Device: Touch the switch to enable to locate your phone.
• Security update: Touch to check current system version and check for
updating your system.
• Function shortcuts: Touch to customize the application shortcuts displayed
on your lock screen.
Device security
• Screen lock: Touch to set your screen unlock method. For example, you
can unlock your phone by sliding the screen, entering a password, drawing a pattern, or setting fingerprint, etc Touch for further setting of screen lock. You can make pattern visible, select the duration to lock the phone after the screen is off, or input owner information which will display on the locked screen..
• Lock screen preferences: Touch to choose lock screen preferences.
• Face key: Touch to set up face recognition to unlock your phone.
• Fingerprint: Put your finger on the sensor to record a fingerprint for
identification or authorisation. You must set a screen lock first when you enable this function.
• Smart Lock: You must set a screen lock first when you enable this function.
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Privacy
• Location: Touch the switch to enable the use of information from Wi-Fi
and cellular networks to determine your approximate location, for use in Google Maps, when you search, and so on. When you select this option, you’re asked whether you consent to share your location anonymously with Google’s location service.
• Make passwords visible: Switch the toggle to show passwords as you type.
Device wipe
• Auto device wipe: Touch the switch to active auto device wipe.
• Device administrators: Touch to view activate or deactivate device
administrators.
• SIM card lock: Touch to set and manage SIM PIN.
• Encryption & credentials
- Encrypt phone: You can encrypt your accounts, settings, download apps
and their data, media and other files by touching Encrypt device.
- Storage type: Show storage type.
- Trusted credentials: Touch to display trusted CA certificates.
- User credentials: Touch to check and manage stored credentials.
- Install from SD card: Touch to install encrypted certificates from SD card.
- Clear credentials: Touch to remove all credentials.
• Trust agents: Touch to activate or deactivate trust agents.
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• Screen pinning: When this function is enabled, you can always keep a
window in view by touching the Recent apps key and then the pin icon. In this case, the user cannot go to any other window or open any other app.
To stop pinning a window in view, long press both the Back and Recent apps key together, then entering your screen unlock password or drawing your unlock pattern.
• Apps with usage access: When you allow Apps access, the app can view
general information about the apps on your device, such as how often you use them.
Users & accounts
Manage your accounts and synchronization. Tap Accounts to sign in to or create accounts on your phone.
Tap an account to see what type of accounts you have added and adjust the accounts settings.
Accessibility
Configure the system accessibility options and accessibility plug-ins on your phone, such as using TalkBack for low-vision users.
Google
Tap to modify Google settings.
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System

Language & input
• Language: Touch to select the language and the region you want.
• Virtual keyboard
- Gboard: The Google keyboard settings apply to the onscreen keyboard
that is included with your phone. The correction and capitalization features affect only the English version of the keyboard.
- Google voice typing: Google voice typing is free speech-to-text
capabilities which can let you input words by talking instead of typing by hand.
Tap the microphone icon on the on-screen keyboard to start Voice Typing.
- Manage keyboards: Tap to manage keyboards.
- Physical keyboard
- Show virtual keyboard: Touch the switch to enable virtual keyboard on
screen while physical keyboard is active.
- Keyboard shortcuts helper: Touch to view the available keyboard
shortcuts.
• Spell checker: Use Google spell checker to check for spelling errors when
entering text.
• Autofill service: Touch to select autofill service for your phone.
• Personal dictionary: Touch the add button (+) to add a word to the
dictionary. Touch a word to edit or delete it. The words you add are used for spell check and word suggestion.
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• Pointer speed: Touch to select how fast the pointer/mouse should scroll
when you connect the phone to a trackpad or mouse accessory.
• Text-to-speech settings
- Preferred engine: Choose a preferred text-to-speech engine, Touch the
settings icon to show more choices for each engine.
- Language: This will show status of your default language.
- Speech rate: Touch to open a dialog where you can select how quickly
you want the synthesiser to speak.
- Pitch: Adjust the tone of the spoken text.
Gestures
Jump to camera
Touch the switch to active jump to camera.
Date & time
Set date, time, time zone, and how date and time are displayed. You can also use network-provided data.
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Backup
Turn on the switch to back up your device’s settings and other application data to Google Servers, with your Google account. If you replace your device, the settings and data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new device for the first time you sign in with your Google account. If you mark this option, a wide variety of settings and data are backed up, including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of the applications you’ve installed, the words you’ve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard, and most of the settings that you configure with the Settings application. If you unmark this option, you stop backing up your settings, and any existing backups are deleted from Google Servers.
Reset options
• Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Buletooth: Reset all network settings including Wi-Fi,
Cellular data and Buletooth.
• Reset app preferences: Reset your personal settings; no data or media will
bedeleted
• Erase all data (factory reset): Reset your phone to factory default settings.
All of yourpersonal data from the phone’s internal storage will be erased.
Cricket Software Update
Tap to check software update.
Regulatory & Safety
View regulatory & safety information.
About phone
View phone status, legal information, and other information.
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Updating software

FOTA Update
1. Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Cricket Software Update > Check for Updates, and the phone will
search for the latest software. Your phone will automatically download the update package. You can choose to install or ignore the updates.
Note: All personal information will be saved following the update process. We
recommend you back up your personal data using Smart Suite before updating.
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Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs abnormally, you can refer to the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone.
Problem Possible causes Possible solution
Poor reception The network signal is too weak at
Echo or noise Poor network link quality on the part
Unable to select certain features
your current location, for example, in a basement or near a tall building, because wireless transmissions cannot effectively reach it.
The network is busy at the current time (for example, during peak times, there may be too much network traffic to handle additional calls).
You are too far away from a base station for your service provider.
of your service provider.
Poor local telephone line quality. End the call and dial again. You
Your service provider does not support these features, or you have not applied for services that provide these features.
Move to a location where the network signal can be properly received.
Avoid using the phone at such times, or try again after waiting a short time.
You can request a service area map from your service provider.
End the call and dial again. You may be switched to a better­quality network link or phone line.
may be switched to a better­quality network link or phone line.
Contact your service provider.
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Problem Possible causes Possible solution
Battery not charging
Shortened standby time
Cannot turn your phone on
nano-SIM card error
The battery or battery charger is damaged.
The phone’s temperature is below 32°F or higher than 104°F.
Poor contact between the battery and charger.
The display brightness is high or Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc. are not disabled when they are not in use.
If you are not able to connect to the network, the phone will continue to send out signals as it attempts to locate a base station. Doing so consumes battery power and will consequently shorten standby time.
Battery power has been depleted. Recharge the phone’s battery.
The nano-SIM card has malfunctioned or is damaged.
The nano-SIM card is inserted improperly.
There is debris on the nano-SIM card contacts.
Contact the dealer.
Adjust the environment to avoid extremes of temperature.
Check all connectors to make sure all connections have been properly made.
Adjust the brightness of the screen as appropriate.
Exit background-running applications if they are not being used for a long time.
Disable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GPS when not in use.
Change your location to one where the network is accessible, or temporarily turn off your phone.
Take the nano-SIM card to your service provider for testing.
Insert the nano-SIM card properly.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the nano-SIM card contacts.
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Problem Possible causes Possible solution
Unable to connect to the network
Cannot make outgoing calls
PIN code blocked
Unable to enter information into the phonebook
Phone crashes, reboots, freezes, or cannot be powered on
Phone is slow or sluggish
The nano-SIM card is invalid. Contact your service provider.
You are not within the network’s service area.
Poor signal. Move to an open space, or if you
You have activated Fixed Dialing Numbers.
You have entered an incorrect PIN code three consecutive times.
The phonebook’s memory is already full.
Some third-party software is not compatible with your phone.
Applications are running in the background.
Check the service area with your service provider.
are inside a building, move closer to a window.
Go to Fixed Dialing Numbers and disable it.
Contact your service provider. If the service provider provides the SIM card’s PUK code, use the PUK code to unlock the SIM card.
Delete unnecessary data from the contacts.
Uninstall the software that may cause the problem.
Upgrade the phone software.
Reset the phone to factory status.
Exit background-running applications if they are not being used.
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For your safety

General safety

Don’t make or receive handheld calls while driving. And never text while driving.
Keep your phone at least half an inch (15 mm) away from your ear or body while making calls.
Small parts may cause choking.
Your phone can produce a loud sound.
Avoid contact with anything magnetic.
Keep away from pacemakers and other electronic medical devices.
Power off when asked to in hospitals and medical facilities.
Power off when told to in aircrafts and airports.
Power off when near explosive materials or liquids.
Don’t use at gas stations.
Your phone may produce a bright or flashing light.
Don’t dispose of your phone in a fire.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods
Avoid extreme temperatures.
Avoid contact with liquids. Keep your phone dry.
Don’t take your phone apart.
Only use approved accessories.
Don’t rely on your phone as a primary device for emergency communications.
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FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)

This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
During SAR testing, this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation, and near the body with the separation of 15 mm. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is
1.6 W/kg.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: 2ACCJH100.
For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is
0.79 W/kg, for usage near the body is 1.28 W/kg.
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While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements.
SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a separation distance of 15 mm between the unit and the human body. Carry this device at least 15 mm away from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to the reported level. To support body-worn operation, choose the belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic components, to maintain a separation of 15 mm between this device and your body.
RF exposure compliance with any body-worn accessory, which contains metal, was not tested and certified, and use such body-worn accessory should be avoided.

FCC compliance

This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This mobile phone has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
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Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for mobile phones

In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Although analog wireless phones do not usually cause interference with hearing aids or cochlear implants, digital wireless phones sometimes do because of electromagnetic energy emitted by the phone’s antenna, backlight, or other components. Your phone is compliant with FCC HAC regulations (ANSI C63.19- 2011). While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
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This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for more information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Your phone meets the M3/T4 level rating.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. For more information about FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility, please go to http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.
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CTIA

a) Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
b) Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into
the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
c) Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
d) Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified
with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
e) Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to
contact battery terminals.
f) Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
g) Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
h) Battery usage by children should be supervised.
i) Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
j) Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
The phone shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
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Distraction

Driving
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands-free kit) can cause distraction and lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
Operating machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.

Product handling

General statement on handling and use
You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use.
You must always power off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
• Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep it in a
clean and dust-free place.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco
products.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture, or high
humidity.
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• Do not drop, throw, or try to bend your phone or its accessories.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the
device or its accessories.
• Do not paint your phone or its accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories. Only
authorized personnel can do so.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures,
minimum 14°F and maximum 104°F (minimum –10°C and maximum + 40°C).
• Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
• Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you
sit down.
Small children
Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone.
Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking hazard.
Demagnetization
To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic devices or magnetic media close to your phone for a long time.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the nano-SIM card’s metal connectors.
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Antenna
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Normal use position
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the bottom toward your mouth.
Air bags
Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area as an airbag inflates with great force and serious injury could result.
Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle.
Seizures/blackouts
The phone can produce a bright or flashing light. A small percentage of people may be susceptible to blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching a video. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a physician.
Repetitive strain injuries
To minimize the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when texting or playing games with your phone:
• Do not grip the phone too tightly.
• Press the keys lightly.
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• Use the special features that are designed to minimize the times of
pressing buttons, such as Message Templates and Predictive Text.
• Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.
Emergency calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications.
Loud noise
This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may damage your hearing. Turn down the volume before using headphones, Bluetooth stereo headsets or other audio devices.
Phone heating
Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use.

Electrical safety

Accessories
Use only approved accessories.
Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.
Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short-circuit in the battery terminals.
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Connection to a car
Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.
Faulty and damaged products
Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessories.
Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessories.
If your phone (or its accessories) has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized service center.

Interference

General statement on interference
Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of
6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. To achieve this, use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket.
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Hearing aids
People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interference noise when using wireless devices or when one is nearby.
The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference. You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Medical devices
Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if using your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device.
Hospitals
Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.
Aircraft
Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on board the aircraft. If your device offers a ‘flight mode’, this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
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Interference in cars
Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit with an external antenna is included in the installation.

Explosive environments

Gas stations and explosive atmospheres
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Blasting caps and areas
Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas posted with power off “two-way radios” or “electronic devices” notices to avoid interfering with blasting operations.
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Specifications

Handset specifications are shown in the following table.
Network frequency GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
Operating system Android O Display 5.5'' 2.5D
Processor MT6739ww Memory 2 GB RAM, up to 32 GB ROM
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Camera Rear: 13M+2M
Talk time 2G/3G: 8-16 hours; 4G: 5 hours Standby time 2G/3G: 300-375 hours; 4G: 250 hours Dimensions 146.35 x 68.8 x 8.3 mm Weight 135g Battery 3000 mAh HAC Rated for hearing aids: M3/T4 Audio jack
UMTS: B/2/4/5 LTE: 2/4/5/12/14 (band12 by MFBI)
720x1440 resolution
microSD support up to max 32GB
Front: 5 MP
3.5 mm audio jack
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12 month limited warranty

TCL Communications Ltd. warrants to the original retail purchaser of this wireless device that should this product or part thereof during normal consumer usage and condition be proven to be defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) months from the date of purchase as shown on your original sales receipt from an authorized sales agent. Such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the company’s option without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s). Batteries, power adapters, and other accessories sold as in box items are also warranted against defects and workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month period from the date of purchase. This warranty extends to products purchased and sold within the United States.
The limited warranty for your wireless device will be voided if any of the following conditions occur:
• Non-compliance with the instructions for use or installation, or with
technical and safety standards applicable in the geographical area where your phone is used;
• Connection to any equipment not supplied or not recommended by TCL
Communications Ltd.;
• Modification or repair performed by individuals not authorized by TCL
Communications Ltd. or its affiliates;
• Changes to the device operating system by the user or third party
applications;
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